heartiness

noun

Definition of heartinessnext
as in health
the condition of being sound in body Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest

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Recent Examples of heartiness The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 The addition of pan-friend hominy adds a nutty heartiness that is unexpected and so delicious! — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026 Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026 Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness. — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartiness
  1. health
  2. wholesomeness
  3. strength
  4. healthiness
  5. vigor
  6. fitness
  7. robustness
  8. soundness
Noun
  • The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Warren, a longtime progressive ally of el Sayed, cast the Michigan Democrat as a candidate voters could trust to stand up to wealthy interests and corporate lobbying, contrasting his record in public health with the influence of money in Washington.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • The more one tries to fabricate wholesomeness, the more people try to find the mess underneath.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Small things in Stella’s room — the lava lamp, Hello Kitty — that evoke the wholesomeness and innocence of a child.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholesomeness
Noun
  • That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of healthiness
Noun
  • Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor.
    — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many markets listed on bet365 offer competitive odds and lower vigor.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The project would include a splash pad, waterpark and pool restoration as well as pickleball courts, running track upgrades, outdoor fitness stations, an inclusive playground, and safety fencing around the club’s playground.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Built in 1852, the bright white building serves as a luxury hotel, fitness center, and spa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Wang said the latest models, however, are less likely to be affected by how a prompt is worded and that companies have strengthened the model’s robustness to not be affected by how a prompt is worded.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Rigorous testing in large, clinical trials with strong evidence of reproducibility, accuracy, precision, and robustness.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of robustness
Noun
  • Every horse is vetted for soundness, the buyers given detailed reports about its health, but DeVaux trusts herself as much as anyone.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations could call into question the soundness of criminal cases based on the involved officers’ arrests.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of soundness

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